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Bin man stole £42,000 of fuel

A council has taken steps to make fuel theft much more difficult after a bin man admitted to stealing more than £42,000 of diesel.

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'My review of the last 12 months showed we have steadfastly delivered on our pledges'

I was proud to review the council’s achievements over the last 12 months at our AGM last week, says Martin Hill.

Council constitution approved despite issues

A review of South Kesteven District Council’s constitution – which opposition members have accused of limiting democracy – has been passed.

Councillors reject increase to allowances

Council leaders have said now is “not the right time” to take an increase in their members allowances.

Cost of living support grants: How much will I get, when will I get it and how?

Here is what the Chancellor Rishi Sunak's £15bn cost-of-living support package means for you.

Town council plans approved

Councillors voted to approve a town council for Grantham in principle, with boundary details still to be confirmed.

New district council chairman 'goes above and beyond'

A new chairman and vice-chairman of the district council have been voted in.

Leaders do not support windfall tax motion

A bid to get county leaders to support a windfall tax on oil and energy companies to tackle the cost of living crisis failed.

Kelham re-elected as leader of Tories

South Kesteven District Council leader Kelham Cooke has won a leadership challenge to stay in position.

Mixed reaction from readers over Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

Readers have expressed their opinion on the installation of the Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham.

'Whatever your politics, we should recognise Grantham’s place in history'

After the statue of Margaret Thatcher was installed, MP Gareth Davies says we should recognise significant public service of all party colours.

District council leader shrugs off rumours of possible coup in Conservative group

Council leader Kelham Cooke has shrugged off rumours about a potential coup in the authority’s Conservative group.

'Relief ' as Margaret Thatcher statue is finally put on its Grantham plinth

The man behind the fundraising for the Margaret Thatcher statue says it is a relief that it has finally been put on its plinth.

Thatcher statue continues to divide opinion

The statue of Margaret Thatcher in Grantham continues to divide opinion, as name of man who threw eggs at the memorial is revealed.

Poll: Should Thatcher statue stay?

Margaret Thatcher returned to the top of the news agenda as a statue to the former prime minister was installed, but should it stay?

Margaret Thatcher statue continues to divide opinion

The newly-installed statue of Margaret Thatcher has continued to divide opinion.

'Heart-warming to see Ukrainians given homes here'

We remain steadfast in our support for the Ukrainian people, says Sleaford and North Hykeham MP Dr Caroline Johnson.

Margaret Thatcher statue finally installed on plinth in St Peter's Hill

Work to install the Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham has been completed but the memorial has already been egged by a protester.

Margaret Thatcher statue finally put in place on St Peter's Hill plinth in Grantham

The statue of Margaret Thatcher has finally been installed on the plinth in St Peter's Hill in Grantham.

Margaret Thatcher statue installed in Grantham town centre

A 10.5ft bronze statue of The Rt Hon Baroness Margaret Thatcher is being lowered into place in Grantham this morning (Sunday).

'There’s so much going to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign'

I am so excited to see our local towns and villages ready to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, says the leader of the district council.

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Bin man stole £42,000 of fuel

'My review of the last 12 months showed we have steadfastly delivered on our pledges'

'My review of the last 12 months showed we have steadfastly delivered on our pledges'

Council constitution approved despite issues

Council constitution approved despite issues

Councillors reject increase to allowances

Councillors reject increase to allowances

Cost of living support grants: How much will I get, when will I get it and how?

Cost of living support grants: How much will I get, when will I get it and how?

Town council plans approved

Town council plans approved

New district council chairman 'goes above and beyond'

New district council chairman 'goes above and beyond'

Leaders do not support windfall tax motion

Leaders do not support windfall tax motion

Kelham re-elected as leader of Tories

Kelham re-elected as leader of Tories

Mixed reaction from readers over Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

Mixed reaction from readers over Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

'Whatever your politics, we should recognise Grantham’s place in history'

'Whatever your politics, we should recognise Grantham’s place in history'

District council leader shrugs off rumours of possible coup in Conservative group

District council leader shrugs off rumours of possible coup in Conservative group

'Relief ' as Margaret Thatcher statue is finally put on its Grantham plinth

'Relief ' as Margaret Thatcher statue is finally put on its Grantham plinth

Thatcher statue continues to divide opinion

Thatcher statue continues to divide opinion

Poll: Should Thatcher statue stay?

Poll: Should Thatcher statue stay?

Margaret Thatcher statue continues to divide opinion

Margaret Thatcher statue continues to divide opinion

'Heart-warming to see Ukrainians given homes here'

'Heart-warming to see Ukrainians given homes here'

Margaret Thatcher statue finally installed on plinth in St Peter's Hill

Margaret Thatcher statue finally installed on plinth in St Peter's Hill

Margaret Thatcher statue finally put in place on St Peter's Hill plinth in Grantham

Margaret Thatcher statue finally put in place on St Peter's Hill plinth in Grantham

Margaret Thatcher statue installed in Grantham town centre

Margaret Thatcher statue installed in Grantham town centre

'There’s so much going to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign'

'There’s so much going to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign'

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